International donors
Our work is supported by donors in countries around the world, facilitated by local fundraising representatives.
Educational programs
Beyond healthcare, clean water, and development aid, we provide educational programs to enable students from poor backgrounds to access lifelong learning.
Healthcare where it is needed
As well as the Dr Anita Qureshi Memorial Welfare Clinic in Lahore, we bring medical aid to where it is needed in times of crisis or viral outbreaks.
About us
The brainchild of medical doctor, the late Dr. Anita Qureshi, Aaghaz Welfare Trust was set up to combat disease, illiteracy and poverty in Pakistan.
Alongside her husband, Dr. Agha Tariq Sajjad, Dr. Qureshi set out to fight these three ills so that the natural creativity and colorful beauty of Pakistan could shine through.
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AAGHAZ WELFARE TRUST
NEWS LETTER
17TH APRIL 2026
AWT would like to wholeheartedly thank Dr. Nadeem Nayeem for the donation of a young cow(Heifer) and a top notch printing machine,
distributed among the two most deserving families in Azad Kashmir.
Jazak Allah o Khair.
Kind Regards
Dr. Agha Tariq Sajjad
Aaghaz Welfare Trust
AAGHAZ WELFARE TRUST QURBANI 2026
Dear Friends & Supporters,
With your support once again Aaghaz Welfare Trust will arrange Qurbani at Eid ul Adha which is Insha'Allah either on the 26th or 27th of May (subject to the moon sighting in Pakistan).
Unfortunately the extreme inflation crisis and sky high prices in Pakistan continues, which directly hits the cost of living prices and animal prices. It is extremely difficult to get Qurbani animals at reasonable prices from the open market. However Aaghaz Welfare Trust has once again successfully arranged more affordable alternatives and have managed to keep qurbani hadya as keen as possible.
We sincerely hope that once again you will be able to join us and make it possible to distribute Qurbani to as many deserving households as possible.
This year the hadya will be at Rs.35,000/hissa.
Please note the collection of Qurbani (Lahore only)is also available. please contact Khawaja Jawaid Iqbal at 0347 6663793 for details and booking for your Qurbani.
Jazak Allah
Kind regards
Dr. Agha Tariq Sajjad
President
Aaghaz Welfare Trust
Our Projects
Throughout the year we run a comprehensive program of works to heal patients, alleviate poverty, and provide educational assistance. Our aims are not just a sticking plaster solution; we want to create lasting change and give people self-sufficiency and dignity. Donate today to support one of our programs.
Your donation counts
Our work is supported by private individuals around the globe who want to contribute towards healthcare and social and educational development in one of the world’s poorest regions. Join them today and make a difference to your world.
My wife and I decided to make a donation to AWT after we saw first-hand the brilliant work they do while we were on holiday in Lahore. What could be better than donating milk-giving goats to a family in need? This isn’t charity; it is gifting self-sufficiency.
Gary O’Donnell, donor, UK
AWT is a cause close to my heart since it was set up by my late aunt. Both her and my uncle have worked diligently to create so much good in the regions they operate within. I donate because I know they use funds with integrity and transparency.
Savera Nadeem, donor, Pakistan
As a mother, I know how lucky my children are in being able to access excellent education. I support Aaghaz Welfare Trust because of its commitment towards giving impoverished students those same opportunities.
Shazia Mughal, donor, UK
Our team
We have a talented team of physicians and professionals dedicated to delivering world-class programs of healthcare and social development.
Dr Anita Qureshi MD (1956–2021)
Co-founder
Dr Agha Tariq Sajjad MD
co-founder & lead physician
Ms Farah Ahsan
UK head of fundraising
Dr Amna Izhar MD
Women’s health physician
Mr Khawaja Javed Iqbal
General secretary
Mr Khawaja Ajaz
administration lead & accountant
Mr Mohabbat Khan
Pharmacy dispenser
Ms Alisba
assistant pharmacy dispenser
Mr Iftikhar Ahmed
receptionist
Our work in numbers
Our projects impact lives in meaningful ways. Whether it is providing ongoing care for chronic illnesses, helping a family in need through a tough season, disaster relief, or installing clean water facilities, we are there for these communities in need. Support our work helping impoverished communities.
water handpumps installed
230
patient appointments each year
+53,000
years of experience
+25
families in need helped
179
Contact us
If you would like to become a regular donor, make a one-off donation, and/or sponsor a specific program, get in touch with us. We’re very grateful for your support.